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Canine acne is a benign self-limiting disease of the chin and lips of young dogs. Short-coated dogs, such as boxers, bulldogs and rottweilers, are at increased risk for acne. The condition starts at puberty around 5 to 8 months of age. Most dogs improve with age and the condition typically resolves after one year of age.The exact pathogenesis has not been established. Genetics, hormones and trauma have been hypothesized to play a role.What to Watch For
Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection of the skin and is not caused by a worm. It is spread from person to person, from animal to person, or indirectly from contaminated objects. Ringworm is typically...
Demodicosis (red mange) is a common skin disease of dogs causes by a microscopic mite that are present in small numbers on all dogs. In predisposed individuals the mites increase in number causing disease....
A hot spot starts because something irritates the skin, and the body either itches or becomes inflamed. The itching then causes the dog to lick or chew the area, which further damages the skin, creating...
Skin odor is a common manifestation of a skin infection; the most common skin infections are bacterial (superficial pyoderma) and yeast (Malassezia dermatitis) infections.
Pyoderma is a bacterial infection of the skin. Pyoderma can be divided into surface pyodermas (infection on the skin surface), superficial pyoderma (infection within the skin) or deep pyoderma (infection...
The disorder is a pustular and crusting dermatitis or skin inflammation that occurs in puppies less than three to four months of age. Golden retrievers and dachshunds seem to be predisposed.
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